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Microsoft\u2019s most recent updates have been a nightmare for many users, with reports of failed installs<\/a>, emergency fixes<\/a> and even disappearing SSD drive<\/a>s. The Windows-maker will hope September is better \u2014 which is critical. Because for hundreds of millions of users, the update now due in just a few days is a game-changer.<\/p>\n Following Microsoft\u2019s surprising u-turn on Windows 10 support, with an essentially free 12-month extension suddenly offered to all, Windows 11 upgrades slipped into reverse. More than half of all users were on Windows 11 by the end of July \u2014 but not any more.<\/p>\n ForbesGoogle Confirms Gmail Data Breach Warning Is Fake NewsBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n Windows 10\u2019s market share is up on a month ago, at least according to Statcounter\u2019s<\/a> illustrative data, leaving more than 700 million users who can\u2019t or won\u2019t \u2018t upgrade relying on an extended support option to ensure their PCs remain protected.<\/p>\n To claim the 12-month support extension, you need to click the \u201cEnroll\u201d button on the Windows 10 update panel. The good news is you have 3 choices, including essentially free or paid multi-PC options. The bad news is most don\u2019t yet have the button, which is rolling out \u201cin waves<\/a>.\u201d And until you get it, it\u2019s \u201cimpossible<\/a>\u201d to claim the extension.<\/p>\n How to enroll.<\/p>\n Windows Latest<\/p>\n Microsoft has assured that all Windows 10 users will get the button in time to enroll, and you must do this by October 13 to ensure you don\u2019t miss out. That\u2019s the day before Windows 10\u2019s long-awaited formal end-of-life date on October 14.<\/p>\n The next Windows 10 update is expected a week from now, and it\u2019s critical that you update as soon as it\u2019s available and check for that enrollment option. Then you should claim the ESU immediately if you intend to stay on Windows 10. Don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\n